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Automation Squad

Role

AI for Warehouse Workers

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · O*NET 53-7062.00 · Job Zone 2 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

13 of 20tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

25 matched to the tools laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand use. Showing 24.

  • Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Google Docs MCP or direct API to create, edit, search, summarize, and share documents through natural language.

    Make (make.com)

  • Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

    Microsoft Outlook

  • Google Docs

    MCP server

    Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents. Collaboratively edit documents with other people in real time. We also support Google Sheets!

    Google Docs

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server
  • Office Word

    MCP server
  • Apple Notes

    MCP server
  • Make (make.com)

  • AutoCAD is a design and drafting platform which supports automated design tasks and offers features such as 2D drafting, drawing and annotation, 3D modeling and visualization, and more.

  • Autodesk

    MCP server
  • Easy Autocad

    MCP server
  • Excel

    Skill
  • Excel

    MCP server
  • Fiddle

    MCP server

    Inventory software for fast growing businesses.

    Fiddle

  • Inventory Planner is a software that helps businesses automate inventory management and planning on a centralized platform. It is an essential tool for businesses with large inventories and multiple locations. Avoid overstock and out-of-stocks through accurate, data-driven foreca

  • Make (make.com)

  • Make (make.com)

  • SAP S/4HANA

    MCP server

    SAP S/4HANA is an intelligent ERP suite that helps businesses manage finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations in real time.

    SAP S/4HANA

  • Make (make.com)

The tools this job actually uses

20 documented for this occupation. Showing 20, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Apple Safarihot
  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • Google Docshot
  • Microsoft Edgehot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • Mozilla Firefoxhot
  • Oracle Databasehot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • Data entry software
  • FaceTime
  • Handheld computer device software
  • IBM Notes
  • Inventory management systems
  • Inventory tracking software
  • Machine control software
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Warehouse management system WMS

What this job involves

14 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 14.

  1. Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  2. Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  3. Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  4. Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
  5. Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
  6. Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
  7. Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  8. Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  9. Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
  10. Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  11. Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  12. Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
  13. Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  14. Inspect products for damage or leaks.